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Ubiquiti Network Video Recorder Instant

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Ubiquiti UniFi Network Video Recorder Instant
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Does the Ubiquiti Network Video Recorder Instant work with HomeKit, Alexa, and Google Home?

The Network Video Recorder Instant sits on a desk and is rated for up to six 4K cameras.

It has one 3.5-inch drive bay, a built-in six-port PoE switch and an HDMI port for a Viewport display. It suits Home Assistant users, with native support through the maker's hub.

At a glance: works withHow this is decided: cited platform facts only
HomeKit
Unknown
Unknown
Google Home
Unknown
Unknown
Alexa
Unknown
Unknown
SmartThings
Unknown
Unknown
Home Assistant
Yes[1]
Proprietary + hub, native

Key facts

Ubiquiti Network Video Recorder Instant facts

How facts are sourced: every cell cites its source below
FactValue
StatusCurrent[2]
List price$199[2] as of
TypeCompact recorder[3]
Form factorCompact desktop[3]
Cameras (4K / 2K / HD)6 4K / 8 2K / 15 HD[3]
Drive bays1 x 3.5" drive bay[3]
Network1 x GbE uplink, 6 x GbE PoE, HDMI (Viewport)[3]
PowerAC input, 100-240 V. 40 W PoE budget.[3]
AppsUniFi Protect, UniFi Access, UniFi Connect[3]
US availabilityAvailable[2]

Integration paths

How the Ubiquiti Network Video Recorder Instant connects

1 pathHow facts are sourced: every cell cites its source below
PathRequiresiLocaliFeatures lostPlatformsi
Proprietary + hubHUBIt is the UniFi console that runs UniFi Protect[3]unknownunknown
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Requires
Hardware the path needs beyond the device and a controller.
Local
Yes when control on this path keeps working with the internet down.
Platforms
The platforms that work with the device on this path: Native (out of the box), Via integration (needs an add-on) or Not supported.

Home Assistant and Homey

Ways to add the Ubiquiti Network Video Recorder Instant

1 routeHow facts are sourced: every cell cites its source below
PlatformLeveliIntegrationDetailsEvidenceLimitations
Home AssistantNative (local)[1]unifiprotectProprietary + hub
  • Quality: Platinum[1]
  • IoT class: Local Push[1]
  • Works with Home Assistant: Not certified[1]
Vendor system covered, model not namedLimited: Needs UniFi Protect on a UniFi OS Console (Protect 7.2.105 or later); a local user and an API key are required[1]
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Level
How the device gets into the platform on this route. The headline is the best route: local before cloud, direct before bridged, core before community. The methodology page lists every level.

Cite this page

Ubiquiti Network Video Recorder Instant. Smart Home Canon. https://smarthomecanon.com/devices/unifi-unvr-instant. Last checked 2026-10-20.

Sources

  1. [1]
    DOChome-assistant.io / UniFi Protect - Home Assistant
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  2. [2]
    MFRstore.ui.com / UniFi US store: Network Video Recorder Instant
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  3. [3]
    MFRtechspecs.ui.com / UniFi Tech Specs: Network Video Recorder Instant (UNVR-Instant)
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